Caravan?

[PattyNchips2]

Heroes by David Bowie would be a much better choice. The Hull link is a bit more subtle but it could work!


I found Caravan of Love at the KC to be incredibly cringe worthy and naff if I'm honest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgcc5V9Hu3g

to be honest, caravan is a bit bouncier.

 

[kirkellatiger]

I'm probably being dim, but what's the Bowie link?
Also any song that's not sung properly at a stadium will always sound a bit cringy

The Spiders From Mars were from Hull. Mick Ronson was single-handedly responsible for Bowie's success. Bowie famously took all the credit for the tracks when in fact it was Mick that wrote and arranged the vast majority.

 

[originallambrettaman]

The Spiders From Mars were from Hull. Mick Ronson was single-handedly responsible for Bowie's success. Bowie famously took all the credit for the tracks when in fact it was Mick that wrote and arranged the vast majority.

Mick, Trev and Woody weren't involved in Heroes.

If we were to adopt a Bowie song, it would have to be a Ziggy one.

 

[londontiger]

The Spiders From Mars were from Hull. Mick Ronson was single-handedly responsible for Bowie's success. Bowie famously took all the credit for the tracks when in fact it was Mick that wrote and arranged the vast majority.

Cheers Kirky, I remember that now, didn't he pass away not too long back, I think I remember people posting.
Not as big a link than Housemartins though, isn't one a Shef Wed supporter though?

 

[Spook]

Mick Ronson wasn't a filthy Blunts fan either.

 

[BrAdY]

is it just me that could barely hear it? was hard to even tell what was being played, sounded tinny and quiet/mumbly

 

[londontiger]

Mick Ronson isn't a filthy Blunts fan either.

Ahhh Shef Utd, so Mick Ronson was a big city regular? Season ticket and all that

 

[originallambrettaman]

Cheers Kirky, I remember that now, didn't he pass away not too long back, I think I remember people posting.
Not as big a link than Housemartins though, isn't one a Shef Wed supporter though?

Mick died in '93, it was Trevor who died recently.

The Spiders were far more of a Hull band than the Housemartins, in addition to being far more influential.

Heaton is a Blunt, rather than a Wendy.

 

[originallambrettaman]

Ahhh Shef Utd, so Mick Ronson was a big city regular? Season ticket and all that

Trevor was a massive City fan and was a season ticket holder.

 

[londontiger]

Mick died in '93, it was Trevor who died recently.

The Spiders were far more of a Hull band than the Housemartins, in addition to being far more influential.

Heaton is a Blunt, rather than a Wendy.

I'm getting everything wrong tonight lol! Cheers for info

 

[Hull_Kogan]

I found Caravan of Love at the KC to be incredibly cringe worthy and naff if I'm honest!

Not solely directed at the above before I continue:

Far too many people around here find far too many things cringy. Too many snobs and too many inverse-snobs as well. It holds us back. I'm bored of it.

 

[Polly13]

Is it? Chris Jasper isn't from Hull and the word "Hull" doesn't appear once in the song.

Yes it is, because The Housemartins made a massive hit out of it it living memoery, even if they didn't write it themselves.

Don't start a battle of wits if yer a bit low on ammo

 

[Polly13]

It's a great song and a perfect anthem, the only thing that needs changing is the word 'caravan' and not transit van either, we're not gypsy are we?

"Every Hull City fan
Join the caravan..."

Etc.

 

[Polly13]

If it has to be housemartins, wouldn't happy hour get people more in the mood?

Listen to how quickly the lyrics are spat out on that one. No chance of getting a decent rendition from a large crowd of people.

 

[Polly13]

What it needs is for the North to sing it, then the East but then for the North to wait and allow the South to join in and eventually we might get enough of the West to give it a go, so we can get it going right around the stadium. I think that would sound really good, although I appreciate it might take a few attempts before the South and West catch on to what's expected.

I think you might be waiting a very long time....

 

[Polly13]

well that's your own small mindedness then
<shrug>

No my minds massive, there's just f all in it.
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Superb!!

 

[kirkellatiger]

Mick, Trev and Woody weren't involved in Heroes.

If we were to adopt a Bowie song, it would have to be a Ziggy one.

Not sure if it would really matter. Heroes would be a subtle nod towards them and it's a track that gets the goosebumps going. It could be a song we play in the build-up for atmosphere rather than one for the fans to sing along to.

 

[originallambrettaman]

Not sure if it would really matter. Heroes would be a subtle nod towards them and it's a track that gets the goosebumps going. It could be a song we play in the build-up for atmosphere rather than one for the fans to sing along to.

If we want a song with some relevance to Hull, then a song with absolutely no relevance to Hull is not a great idea.

 

[anteatersrus]

I missed it having waited for my pint to settle.

I missed it having to wait in a long queue outside north stand

 

[Polly13]

Not sure if it would really matter. Heroes would be a subtle nod towards them and it's a track that gets the goosebumps going. It could be a song we play in the build-up for atmosphere rather than one for the fans to sing along to.

Have you ever wondered how that song would sound sung by a crowd, without music? There's too much instrumental space and too few words. It simply wouldn't work as a crowd song. You're being swayed by the fact that you're obviously a big Bowie fan. Move away from that. I'm no fan of The Housemartins but "Caravan" is all about vocals. It's perfect for a crowd anthem.